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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-05-03 CAC MINUTES• • • I. CALL TO ORDER City of Englewood CULTURAL ARTS COMMISSION Minutes of May 3, 2000 The regular monthly meeting of the City of Englewood Cultural Arts Commission was called to order at 5 :48pm by Vice Chairperson LaPorta at the Englewood Public Library, Perrin Room. Present: Absent: Also Present: Eric Bertoluzzi , Chairperson (arrived at 6:50pm) Rosemary LaPorta, Vice Chairperson John Gates, Commission Member Janet Moore, Commission Member Ray Tomasso , Commission Member Martha Warner, Commission Member Olga Wolosyn, City Council Liaison (arrived at 5:52pm) Jerrell Black, ex officio Corrine Lindsey , Commission Member Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager Michael Heberling, Youth Commission Member Julie Grazulis , C ity Council Member (arrived at 6:02pm) Lauri Dannemiller, Planning Analyst, Community Development (left at 6:28pm) Art Scibelli , Business Development Coordinator, Community Development (left at 6:55pm) Bob Gnaegy , TaCito Design Inc . (left at 6:47pm) David Hemsi, TaCito Design Inc . (left at 6:47pm) 11. REVIEW OF AGENDA There were no changes or additions to the agenda. III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Vice Chairperson LaPorta asked if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of April 5, 2000. There were none. A motion was made to accept the minutes as presented. The motion passed unanimously. ill. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS v. Mr. Gnaegy and Mr. Hemsi with TaCito Design were introduced . NEW BUSINESS Discussion was turned over to Mr. Gnaegy and M1. Hemsi. Mr. Gnaegy told Commission members that Art Scibelli with Community Development had approached the TaCito Design company in regards to calling attention to Englewood boundaries/entries. Mr. Gnaegy explained that after research, four locations were identified as entry ports into Englewood, including two on Hampden and two on Broadway . Three design concepts were presented to Commission members for consideration. Discussion followed regarding materials, size , etc. for each design. After considerable discussion and viewing of the three design concepts, the Cultural Arts Commission came to the consensus that the art/sculpture design was their choice for entry port signage . • The question was asked in regards to price range. Mr. Gnaegy commented that all three designs were within the same range . Mr. Gnaegy and Mr. Hemsi thanked the Commission. Discussion turned over to Gary Hultberg, Recreation Manager. Flyers for the OldeTyme Fair/Funfest were distributed. Hultberg explained that the Olde Tyme Fair would be in collaboration with "A Celebration of Englewood, New and Old ". Events for the Olde Tyme Fair were discussed. Recreation Manager Hultberg also discussed the Sounds of Summer concert series . Youth Commission member Heberling asked if the concerts would eventually be moved to the Plaza. Hultberg responded that that is the Department's intent. V. OLD BUSINESS Commission members were updated in regards to David Taylor. Council Member Grazulis reported that there have been no decisions but that the cost of finishing the space at Baily 's is not doable. Grazulis noted that other means are being sought. Discussion moved to the cultural space at the Civic Center building. Revised floor plans of the cultural space were distributed. Director Black discussed usable vs . non-usable space . Discussion • followed regarding the storage space. Recreation Manager Hultberg spoke in regards to capacity, saying that with the revisions , 150 people could now sit comfortably. Hultberg went on to explain the performance restrictions for the space, including that it was more conducive for art shows than performances. Hultberg noted that there are noise restrictions , similar to the reasons for David Taylor not being able to use the space. Hultberg reported that he had met with a representative from the Colorado Symphony for input in regards to staging, lighting, etc. for the space. Discussion ensued regarding the floor plan . Director Black asked Commission members for a direction on how to move forward with the cultural space . Black told Commission members that the earliest the space would be opened would be July or August of 2000. Discussion followed. A motion was made by Commission member Warner and seconded by Commission member Moore to accept the revised changes to the cultural space at the Civic Center building. Commission member Tomasso suggested that the doors be lined up. Recreation Manger Hultberg replied that the doors already exist but that it would be looked into. The motion passed unanimously. • IV. • v. • • COMMITTEE REPORTS Commission members were updated on the Art Wall at Wal-Mart. Commission member Warner reported that 38 entries were received. On Saturday , the Committee viewed the entries and narrowed the selection down to four. Presentations and interviews will be given mid-June. Warner added that of the four finalists, no one is from Englewood. Council member Wolosyn gave an update on the Exploratory Committee . Wolosyn reported that the committee is continuing to work on numbers for the Cultural/Performing Arts Center. Wolosyn told Commission members that a preliminary review by Mr. Copenhaver was presented to Director Black today. The Committee is currently completing the Education portion of the programming. Wolsoyn added that in June the Committee would be looking into prospective fundraisers. Commission member Warner gave a brief report on undertakings with the Parks and Recreation Commission. Warner distributed a concept plan for the Colorado Rockies Youth Field/Centennial Park Expansion. Commemorative bench and tree planting brochures were also distributed. Warner passed around a draft letter to Ms. Young, Flood Middle School Art teacher, regarding the Little Dry Creek Sculpture Garden . The letter would be sent to Ms. Young along with an invitation to the Artist Reception for her and her students. DIRECTOR'S AND COMMISSION MEMBER'S CHOICE Director Black commented that School Liaison Baird was unable to attend tonight's meeting due to preparation for her art show. Black also noted that Commission member Lindsey called to say she would be unable to attend . Commission members were updated on CityCenter. Black announced that Trammel Crow, residential developer, would be closing on Monday. Black reminded Commission members of the CityCenter tour scheduled for Friday , May 5th. Black distributed a draft letter to the Museum of Outdoor Arts in regards to a resident discount program. Black reviewed the letter with Commission members. Resident discounts include: 5 six week after-school art classes exclusively to Englewood residents free of charge, scholarships for City of Englewood residents starting at 75% of the non-member fees for art classes , and ten percent off of non-member art class prices. Black asked Commission members if there were other items or issues from the Cultural Arts Commission. Commission member Warner asked in regards to statistics being provided by MOA once a year. Director Black responded that the agreement between the City of Englewood and MOA states that MOA would already provide that information, but that it would still be added in the letter. In regards to last month's discussion pertaining to discounts to City employees and businesses, Black explained that monthly drawings would be held. Recreation Manager Hultberg responded that the contract is specifically for Englewood residents but if the Commission wants more it can be negotiated. A motion was made by Commission member Moore and seconded by Commission member Warner to accept the Museum of Outdoor Arts resident program, with the addition that the Museum of Outdoor Arts would provide an annual accounting of participation. Recreation Manager Hultberg noted MOA would need to re-approve the agreement with the addition. The motion passed unanimously. Director Black noted that the agreement would need to be taken to City Council with the recommendation from the Cultural Arts Commission. Vice-Chairperson LaPorta announced that she would be having a show at the LaPorta Art Gallery Friday evening. Recreation Manager Hultberg announced that the Malley Senior Recreation Center would be having their Annual Juried Art Show on Saturday. In regards to the Artist Reception at Little Dry Creek for Saturday, May 13th, Hultberg told Commission members that the invitations were sent out today. Hultberg also noted that flyers were placed at all City facilities and given to all Englewood art teachers to hand out to students. Commission member Moore distributed information she had gathered from her visit to California in regards to public art and an art center in Wray, California. VI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:39pm. Deborah A. Severa, Recording Secretary • • •